Finds 2010: Lost and Found Again, Long-lost Lot Returns!

Famiclone Lot Returns!

Every collector dreams of rediscovering something they thought was gone forever. Today, that dream became a reality for me. A treasure trove of unofficial and bootleg gems that defined the wild side of 8-bit gaming. This package was sent and then it disappeared, not until months later I found out that the sender got the package sent back and we decided to try again! All hope was lost, until now!

These aren’t your typical licensed Nintendo cartridges — they’re bold, colorful, and unapologetically bootleg. Each one tells its own story, blending official art, borrowed titles, and odd translations that make the Famiclone scene so fascinating. Seeing them again brought me right back to the days when clone systems ruled markets across Asia and Latin America, offering unique versions of games you couldn’t find anywhere else.

Let’s take a closer look at some of these rediscovered treasures:

• Double Dragon III (Bootleg) – A gritty take on the classic beat ‘em up, this cartridge captures that unmistakable bootleg label design of the early ‘90s.

• Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man – A sci-fi action platformer by Taxan that remains a hidden gem on the Famicom and NES.

• Attack of the Killer Tomatoes – A lesser-known shoot ‘em up featuring a schoolgirl protagonist taking on bizarre enemies.

• Daiku no Gen-san (Hammerin’ Harry) – The classic construction worker hero makes an appearance here in one of his toughest 8-bit adventures.

• Moon Crystal – A rare and highly sought-after Famicom platformer known for its animation and story-driven gameplay.

• Mahjong Trap (TC-010) – A quirky mahjong game with flashy label art that perfectly captures the Famiclone spirit.

• Wing of Madoola (Sunsoft Bootleg) – The cartridge label hints at an anime-style side-scrolling shooter.

• Mysterious Blue Cart – The label is completely worn off, leaving its contents a mystery until tested. Could be anything from Contra to Mario Bros. — that’s part of the fun!

• Mighty Final Fight – It's just a board, will need to get a case and label for it. 

Rediscovering these Famiclone cartridges reminds me why I love collecting in the first place. It’s not just about pristine boxes or rare licensed releases — it’s about the stories behind each find, the culture of gaming piracy, and the creativity that thrived outside official channels.

These carts are now proudly back in my collection, a reminder of the bootleg charm that shaped so much of gaming’s underground history.

Stay tuned to RetroGamingLife.com for more retro gaming stories, discoveries, and obscure treasures from the world of Famicom and beyond!